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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Premature Wrinkles.

Wrinkles are as natural to old age as
is full, smooth face u childhood They
are due, mainly, to certain sbrinkage of
the MUSCLES siirinkagc which charac-
terizes, more or les. the entire system an
the later period Of life.
1t is in consequence Of this general
shrinkage that in advanced life the height
il somewhat lowered that the substance
Of the jaws contracts, thus often giving
rise, by pressure on the nerves that
pass through the bony canals, to severe
and difficult neuralgia and that the
brain substance becomes reduced in bulk,
water filing the vacant space. Were it
not for the fixed habits and accumulated
resources Of lifetime, an old mans
brain would not be equal to the work
which he still performs easily.
There is, of course, much difference be
tween old people in this respect, which
is due largely TO temperament, habits Of
thought and of feeling and modes Of life.
The papers lately told of a man over one
hundred years old, whose face was
wholly without wrinkles. This was
very exceptional case. For the great
body of US, if we attain length Of days.
must take them with the addition of
physical decay.
While wrinkles result from the natur-
al working of the system, they may also
be caused by perverted condition of
the system, as are pimples, blotshes
and boils Now the human face-unlike
that of brutes-was meant to be the
mirror of the mind, the visible expires
sion of every passion, emotion and in
most feeling Herein is its chief beauty
Hence its numerous muscles and nerves,
whereby it is so wonderfully adjusted TO
this end But muscles in eonstantor fire.
quent exercise increase in volume, strength
and readiness of action. Hence habits Of
thought and feeling become stamped on
the face, and we read so easily the char
aeter of the proud, the vain, the deceitful
and the sensual man. or of the kind, the
calm, the energetic, the frank, the candid
and the honest man.
But there is nothing like care and wor-
riment plow furrows in the forehead,
and these are badly marring the faces Of
our American women. We pass in the
streets women of thirty-ive whose fore
heads are more wrinkled than the brow
should be at atseventy. Some Of these may
not have more cares than others, but
they unnecessarily yield to the tendency
to express them in the face Youths
C0Bp,usi0s,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
The Way of the Northwest.

sometimes wonder ifthe Bible society
really does more good than harm by leav-
ing copies of the Holy Book in railway
cars, depots and hotel rooms for free pc
rusal by the ungodly commercial travel
err At hotel where | recently stopped
found that some profanc but enterpris-
ing tourist had utilized number of the
leaves. as well as the cover of the Bible
by stickers announcing the merits of a
certain make ofcorsets. The blank leaves
ofthe family record had also been utiliz-
ed for figuring up an expense account,
in which cigars, beer and champagne fig
ured prominently. The devout person
who might open that book to read one of
the Psalms would have his sense of pro-
priety so shocked that subsequent peru
sal would do him little or no good
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Circumstantial Evidense.

I
have very little faith in circumstan-
tial evidence having seen so man instan-
ces where it was in error. In direct tes-
timony witness may destroy the truth,
but in circumstantial evidence he has a
double opportunity to lie, and no way
of tripping him up. remember ease in
Mississippi, happening when ! was IA boy,
that has made me chary about using cir
| cunlstantial evidence since have been
engaged in the practice of law. The vic
tim was Il poor man, who came there
from the north, got hold Of a small farm
to cultivate, and constructed a log hut
down by the river, in which he lived all
alone. Near him resided rich planter
Around his hut the country was very soft
and swampy. Ii was off the main road
and was not seen frequently by travellers,
but bridle-path leading near the hut
was used considerably by people around
there to cut off the distance to town.
This rich planter, one day, in closing up
his seasons crops went to town to settle
up with his agents, and il was expected
would have considerable money with him
on his return. The time passed for him
to return. and he did not come. Later
his horse arrived home. riderless. A
search was instituted, and early next
morning the body of the planter was
found in the swampy land off the Dridle-
path. His pockets had been rifled and
it was clear that the murder had been
committed forrobbery Beside the body
was found derringer, with the name of
the occupant of the hut engraved on it.
Leading from the hut 10 the body and
back to the hut, were well-definel tracks.
At the hut the man was found sleeping.
the mate to the derringcr by, his shoes
muddy, and his hat filled with papers
taken from the dead mans pockets. The
shoes fitted the tracks nicely, and very
strong case of circutnstantial evidence
was made oul. He was tried, convicted
and hanged. He protested his innocence
so strongly on the scatfold that the sher-
itf delayed in the performance ofhis duty
Within twelve months after that hard
case in that country was mortallv wound
ed, and on his death-bed he confessed to
having committed the murder, giving up
money and papers he had secured. He
said he had crossed from the road to the
hut in his stocking feet, had put on the
poor mans shoes, armed himself with
his derringer, and laid in wait for the
planter, and after committing the muir
der hadfixed the evidence of guilt around
the still sleeping occupant of the hut.
~. Lou;s Globe Democrat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Going to Bed.

Speaking of how man goes to bed an
exchange says: There's where man
has the advantage. He can undress in
cold room and have his bed warm before
a woman has her hair pins out and her
shoes united That is how ii looks in
print, and this is how it looks in reality
" am going to bed, my dear, it is $780,
10 reply. Now, John, you are always
late in the morning Do go to bed"
Yes, in a minute" he replies as he turns
the paper wrong side out and begins
lengthy article headed: The Lou siana
Muddle." Fifteen minutes later she calls
from the bedroom John, come to bed
and don't keep the gas burning here all
night and, murmuring something about
the bill being big enough now" she
creeps beneath the cold sheets, while
John sits placidly ON, his feet across the
piano stool and cigar in his mouth. BY
and by he rises, yawns, stretches himself,
throws the paper on the floor and pro-
ceeds TO that vigorous exercise, shaking
down the coal stove. Just at this stage
not altogether pleasant voice inquiries:
For PHYS sake, amt you ready for bed
yet 2" "Yes, yes, Pm coming; why don't
you let fellow alone ?" Then he dis
covers there is coal needed. When that
is supplied and ratified into the stove he
sits down to warm his feet Next he
slowly begins to undress, and as he stands
scratching himself and absently gazing
on the last garment dangling over the
back of the chair. he remembers that the
clock is not wound yet When this is at
tended to he wants drink of water, and
away he promenades to the kitchen. OF
course, when he returns his skin resem-
bles that of "a picked chicken, and once
more he seats himself before the fire for
the last warm-up. As the clock strikes
twelve he turns out the gas and with
flop of the bed clothes and few spas
modic shivers be subsides-no, not vet
he forgot to see if the front door was
locked, and another flop from the bed
clothes brings forth the remark: ''Good
gracious, if that man amt enough to try
the patience of Job" Setting her teeth
hard, she. awaits the final flop, with the
accompanying blast of cold air, and then
quietly inquiries if he is settled for the
night, to which he replies by muttering:
Well, if you amt the provokingest wo-
man."-Edaern Argus
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Does not every man who is at all con-
versant with the public affairs know that
you are obliged to choose men for office
with reference to those who are to vote
for them? If men were selected whose
election depended as much upon the
votes ofwomen as upon the votes of men,
not one bad man would be put up. where
there are fifty selected now. The voting
of women would be the sitting of men
throughout the nation.-Hsary Ward
Beechtr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
After the Mourning Season.

"Oh, Cicely dear, have you been to the
dog show 1t is prefectly lovely"
No, haven't been at all. Since poor
dear Carlo passed to the other side of the
river I've no interest in the dear Great
ures."
How sad But you might get anoth
er Carlo
Another Carlo? Not until at least a
year has elapsed since he left my heart
80 lonely"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
MY vEsPER SONG.


Filled with weariness and pain.
Scarcely strong enough to pray.
In this twilight hour sit.
Sit and sing my doubt away.
Ger my broken purposes.
Fer the coming shadows roll.
Let me build bridge of song.
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly
How the words my thoughts repeat
To Thy bosom Lord. come
Though unfit to kiss thy feet,
Once | gathered sheaves for Thee,
Dreaming could hold them fast,
Now can but idly sing
80, receive my soul AT last"
am weary ofmy fears,
Like a child when night comes on
In the shadows, Lord, sing
Leave. O leave me not alone
Through the tears still must shed,
Through the evil yet to be,
Though falter while 1 sing
SILL support and comfort me
All my trust on Thee is stayed
Does the rythm of the song
Softly falling on my heart,
Make its pulses firm and strong?
Or is this Thy perfect peace,
Now descending while sing2
That my soul may sleep tonight
Meath the shadow of Thy wing"
Thou of life the fountain art,
III Slumber on Thy breast
If ! sing myself TO sleep;
Sleep and death alike are rest.
Though the shadows overpasr,
Through the shadows yet To be,
Let the ladder of my song
Rise 10 all eternity
Note by note its silver bars
May my soul in love ascend,
Till | reach the highest round
In Thy Kingdom without end.
Not inpatiently sing.
Though lifi my hands and cry
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly"
Mary r. Butler.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Try to Save a Doctors Bill.

Try sun bath for rheumatism.
Try clam broth for weak stomach.
Try cranberry poultice for erysipelas.
Try eating fresh radishes and yellow
turnips for gravel.
Try swallowing saliva when troubled
with sour stomach.
Try eating onions and horse-rsldish to
relieve dropsical swellings.
Try the Group tippet when child is
likely to be troubled in that way.
Try cloth wrung from cold water put
about the neck for sore throat
Try hot flannel over the seat of neural
gic pain and renew frequently.
Try buttermilk for the removal of tan,
walnut stains and freckles.
Try snufiing powdered borax up the
nostrils for catarrhal cold in the head.
Try taking cod liver oil in tomato cat
sup if you want to make it palatable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
They were More Particular.

Calm conductor-Can't take that six
pence, sir ! Indignant passenger-Id like
to know why not? C. Cts to smooth.
|. P.-Well, that's cool You gave me
that very sixpence on this car this morn
ing. took it from you in change C. c.
Well, you see, We are more particular than
vorr ars
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
B. & B.
THE SPECIAL EVENT or THIS SEASON
WILL BE THE
GRAND LACE CURTAIN SALE !

Which we have just inaugurated. This sale will
srpss all our former efforts in this direction The
goods are all new patterns no old stuff aud most
0fthem our own inportaiions and STYLES exclusive
with ns. Theyiwill range IN price, viz
For choice new designs In Nottingham Curtains
yards long. 75 cents and Si.0O per pair For 81
yard goods with taped edges 81 25 81 20, 81 10 &c
For Choice Patterns, 81 and yard Nottingham
Curtains, - 50 s5 90 - 90 s. co. 81 90 To SO % per
per pair.
Curtain Nets l2Jsc, l5c TO iSc per yard,
Curtain sluims g &c, 7lsc SIC Ice and 12lsc.
At this special sale We feel justified in saying
VIII be Offered the very best values in Curtains yet
seen orofered anywhere.
Complete Upholstery Department where will be
found all the accessories.
A complete BraSs Trimmed Pole at y cents,
Rings Brackets, Etc.
Ia suit department we offer specially spring
Jackets in Checks Plaids and Stripes. Also plain
Cloths and Kerseys with ldpped seflgs hIor nude
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Wraps, Jackets & Newmarkets

and Dresses from years TO l6 year sizes.
Ladies' Suit Department; Black Silk Suits SIS,
SIS. SA5. and se5. Rich heavy silk and trimmed
in bead rassamenterie. Colored silk sults. check
silk suits
All wool cloth and tricot suits. plain and mix
ed cOlors fun skirts and drapery = 20 and up 10
S2Og0.
Large and special offerings during the present
month of silks and spring dress goods.
New Style Plain Colors and Check Suitings, p TO
4 inches 4.,c i0c, 65c 7ic S,c II 90 and 81 p.
Black and white striped summer >lks at zoe, Sic,
i5e. sic 50c and u 0u.
Large lines of coiOrcd summer silks, cOlored
gros grains, faile frances rhadzimer-barres satin
rhadames etc, etc, nt prices which for qualities
have not yet been cgualed.
our Nail order Department WILL upon request
send samples 10 any address, for wraps
tains. etc. goods from which samples cannot be
cut, we viii send line of goods TO select from,
upon receipt of proper reference, or by express c.
o. D. with privilege of examination and selec-
tion The customer 70 select what pleases ifany,
and pay express agent, balance 70 be returned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Another terrible washout,' remark
ed Semaphore. Where?" asked the
superintendent. aDown at the Chi
nese laundry" And the superintend-
ent said he did 50 hate fool.--Bur-
dcre.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
NEW GOODS
FOR
SPRING WEAR.

special nice line Of all-wooi Spring Dress
Fabrics at 30 cents, Imported. Plain. and
Combination Suiiings at 81 and 81 yard.
New English styled suitipgs, in checks
and stripes. 30 inches wide, at sl.5o.
Extra values IN Black tirus Grain Silks
our 65-cent Black surah silk. best in this
country AT the price also, our - grade
New fancy Black Nelyets.
Bargains in our wonderfully large assori-
meni of new French satines. Scotch Ander-
son Ginghams and American Ginglams-
Spring importation Of Lace Curtains, just
received. - a pair up TO finest qualities.
Beautiful new Enlbroideries in White and
CoIors.
New Linen Trimming Taces. bargains.
Latest novelties in Dress Trimmings and
Buttons.
samlles sent promptly on application
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

An exchange says that when one is
caught in burning hotel he should keep
very cool. II is great truth
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Shiloh's vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness.
and all syriptomsof of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and % cents per bottle. Sold by Geo. w.
Benford x Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

A woman is never 80 anxious to ac-
knowledge mans superiority as when her
lead pencil gets dull.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Doctors who can only speak one Ian
guage seem to understand great many
different tongues
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Cant eat thing Hoods Sarsapar-
lila is wonderful medicine for creating
anappetite, regulating digestion, and CIV
ing strength.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Beaded all over and Lace Trimmed SIC. 90 each
and up. silk Wraps with Bead Trimmings Cam
els Hair Wraps Morning Wraps. Misses aud
6hildren's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

Say do you think it is true that red
headed girls are quick-tempered ," "Um
-ah- suppose you ask them about it. F"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

For lame back, side orchest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster Price % cents. Sold by
Geo. w. Benford & Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

uuders his professional services 70 the citizens
Of Somerset and vicinity. Ofiice in Post oihce
Building
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
nR. H. BRUBAKER
DR WM. RAUCH

Tenders his professional services TO the citizens
OF somerset and vicinity. offce IN residence on
Main slrael Ma.l OF Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
Newmarkets with Hoods and capes
SPRING WRAPS.

in.checks stripes and plaids at popular prices foi
good quality and best workmanship, $50 and up
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

One acre enough Especially if it be a
tender corn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18
DR. Il. s.EKININIELL,

T,nd,rs his professional services TO the citizen
of somerset aud vicinity Unless PROFESSIONAL,
engaged De can be found AZ his Office ON Main II.
Ea.i Of Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

A. L fuLupnN- A. - NOlne
IOLBORN 4 C0LB0RN,
ATrORNEYs-AT-LAW,

All husiness entrusted 10 our care viii be
,---afflv ana faithfully attended to. Collections
l5.l,e ip somerset Bedford and adjoining eoun-
rss surveying and conveyancing done ON rea-
..rnfI1e fprIus
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-11
DITCH NOTICE.

and Municipal and Private Corporations that will be at
fected b, the Ditch Improvement herein Designated
To- DID, ,F.H
the matter of County Ditch penoned H. r. Ap
utean
the southwest section
and
o
norhe through section
AN
aong
bctofsa
terminu TO
which m
said sections
lite huonedfo II.
TO
the nGnen his
rpor, b s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03
Pines in the Street.

THE fashion of smoking pipes in the
street is coming in again, said Fulton
street tobacconist to a reporter. Haven't
you noticed it?" On the reporter reply
ing in the affirmative, the speaker con-
tinued: H.1T.. ... ...
"Less than five years ago the dudes
conceived the idea of smoking fancy
pipes on the steps of the Academy of
Music on opera nights. They were
compelled by public opinion, however,
to desist Within a month | have sold
a dozen meerschaum pipes to gentlemen
who said they intended to smoke them
in the street. Idon't see why a pipe,
comparatively new, isn't as good a
thing to smoke in the street as a cigar.
OF course, no gentleman will smoke a
pipe Or even cigar while in the street
walking with lady. The pipe has
until recently been considered as be-
longing exclusively to the house or
office. Many of my customers prefer a
pipe to cigar, for this reason, that in
pipe they know the quality Of the to-
bacco they are smoking, while in a
cigar they don't. Pipes are now manu-
factured expressly for street smoking.
They are in many instances richly
carved and have large round bowls and
sell at from ST. to $40 each. A meer-
schaum has to become pretty old before
The odor gets 10 be unpleasant, Oh!
yes, some pipes must admit are just
little ancient, but then their smokers
become accus omed to them and think
others do likewise. "-Brooklyn Eagle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03
Women Can AFFORD to Remain
Single. a ..ug4.-.

The common talk is among young
m en- that they cannot afford marriage
because wives are such an expensive
luxury. and altogether such an impede
ment that no one can afford to have one
unless he is very rich, or is willing to re-
main very poor, This kind Of twaddle
is SO much in vogue that it will probably
seem heresy to take any other view of
the case, but bearing in mind the in
Vulnerable stories of beating and mutt
lation, and even murder, inflicted upon
women by drunken and ugly husbands,
it seems to be about time to start cru
sade to bring about resolve on the
part of women not to get married.
They run about twenty times as much
risk in such an operation as the man
does, and if the latter cannot 'afford"
to take unto himselfa wife the majority
of women can well afford on their part
to remain single. Within twenty years
we predict that clubs for women, and
an increased independence in earning
livelihood, and generally better
status for unmarried women will result
in serious dimlnution of the marriage
rate And, when women are not to be
got for the asking men will be more
careful of them. A little corner" in
the marriage market would not be a
bad thing. ~ Boston Record.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03

"Where are your tickets, gentsP" ask
ed the doorkeeper of ST. Louis theater
to line of men who confronted him in
''Indian tile.'' ..It's all right" shouted
man at the tail end of the line, "I've
got the tickets. There's twelve of us
with me. Count 'em as they go in. "
'.In you 60, gents, said the loorkeeper,
and he tailed off eleven, who immed-
lately mixed with the crowd within.
The doorkeeper turned 10 look for the
holder of the tickets, but lie had disap-
peared, and eleven men saw the per-
formance safe from identification in
the tremendous throng of people. E
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03

IN 4 minute than can be inspired there
during the subsequent week. 20 r.l.. d.
Good nursing. especially in typhoid
fever, will do more toward curing the
patient, provided always that there are
no serious complications, than half
dozen of the best doctors in town.
PittlbErq Dispatch
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03

The mausoleum prepared by the En-
press Eugene at, Farnborough is now
almost ready for the reception of the
bodies Of the late Emperor and Prince
Imperial. ~, .,.l, ,'''' ~ -
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-03

A hawk always picks all the feathers
off bird before eating it, but an owl
swallows birds whole, feathers, claws.
and all. ..4,.tlr
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-07-22
A Young Mans Luck.

Omaha (Neb.) Bee, July 3.-Mr. +.
". Wasserman, receiving teller of the
United States National bank of this
city, who held one tenth of ticket No.
52.749, which drew the first capital
prize of 100000 in the Louisiana
State Lottery's drawing on the 1ath
ult., continues at his old post counting
the gold and silver of would-be depos-
itors.. He remarked to a reporter that
he did not like to have his good fortune
talked all owe the country, but that it
would be unjust to the company to
deny receiving the money. "Yes."
said he, II received the money through
the express Office, and it made II pack
age about two feet long" When the
money came. Mr.. Wasscrman, who is
of a modest turn of mind, made the
expressmen promise to say nothing
about it; but 100000 was too big a
sum to be kept in the dark, and before
night it was known at all the banks
and bad soon spread all over town. He
has drawn small prizes previous te
this, but the last haul was the best.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1887-07-22
ooh, Miserv.n

Lord Jeffrey cpi,omized .sThe Thorn" one
Ot WaIsworih's finest lyrical ballads, as sim.
up to the top Of a hill, satd oh Misery and
then came down again." Had that savage
critic kept n bottle Of Aliens Iron Tonic BIT.
tiers in his study he would never have penncd
such a malicious sentence which had it's source
unqnestionably in a bilious aud morose con-
st!tutis IN which the Bittcrs would have speed.
lily cured. All genuine bear the signature of
j. p. Allen, st. Paul, MINI.